Wohngeld When Moving House – What You Need to Consider
Moving house affects your Wohngeld: the rent changes, and depending on the destination, the responsible Wohngeld office changes. These rules apply.
Moving within Essen
If you stay in Essen, the Wohngeld office of the City of Essen remains responsible. Report the move with your new address and new rent – a new landlord certificate from your landlord is usually required.
Moving to another city
If you move away from Essen, the Wohngeld office of your new place of residence becomes responsible. Report the move to the Wohngeld office Essen in good time and clarify with the new authority how the Wohngeld payment continues.
Moving to Essen
If you move to Essen, the Wohngeld office of the City of Essen is responsible for your Wohngeld. If you are already receiving Wohngeld, clarify the transition with your previous Wohngeld office.
Reporting duty when moving
Under the Housing Benefit Act, you must report changes – including a move with a new rent – to the Wohngeld office without delay. This way you avoid repayments and interruptions.
Frequently asked questions about moving
Does my Wohngeld continue automatically when I move?
No – you must report the move. Within Essen, the Wohngeld office remains responsible; if you move to another city, the office there takes over.
Which documents do I need after moving?
Usually a new landlord certificate from your landlord and proof of the new rent. If necessary, the Wohngeld office requests further documents.
Does the Wohngeld amount change after moving?
Yes – the new rent and possibly a different rent level affect the amount. The Wohngeld office recalculates the Wohngeld.